Originally from Swansboro, N.C., Robbie Garner graduated from UNC Wilmington in 1995 with a bachelor’s degree in business systems. Before purchasing Atlantic Computer Services (ACS) in 2006, he worked for a small, family owned man
Many in southeastern North Carolina are still reeling from the impacts of Hurricane Matthew. Not only did residents have to endure the winds and rain during the storm, the major damage and impact h ...
According to Wikipedia, in the world of information security, social engineering is defined as “the psychological manipulation of people into performing actions or divulging confidential informa ...
If you’re like me, your eyes begin to glass over and you immediately become suspicious when someone passes any type of contract across the desk and in your direction. We are all leery (for good ...
As I speak to prospective clients, one reoccurring theme I hear is their reluctance to change their IT provider. I get it: No one really likes change. Even worse, changing something that most folks ar ...
A prospective new client asked me recently which was better: a local server or a hosted server? That’s a big question. First of all, if anyone tells you that one or the other is “ ...
What’s a “QBR,” you ask? Well, I'm happy to explain. A “QBR” is a Quarterly Business Review. The simplest way to define a QBR is as a meeting between executi ...
As a business owner or manager, you have a multitude of “things” you must ensure that your company is doing correctly. There are HR rules and regulations, taxes, safety requirements, and o ...
I’m sure you’ve heard plenty about Office 365. As you probably already know, “O365” is, in its simplest form, a new licensing model for popular Office products like Word, Excel ...
The hosting world, as with anything else, is comprised of both large and small providers. It can be difficult to determine which to go with – the huge company everyone knows or the small one tha ...
Phishing: not a relaxing pastime but a toxic attack used in an attempt to defraud someone of financial information. The most manipulative part of phishing? The attackers pose as someone legitimate. & ...
Many businesses operate reactively when it comes to their technology. This is not only stressful, but it also costs a lot of money! In my work, I see both large and small businesses forced to ...
I've already emphasized the importance of quality backups in a previous Insights column, but you need to determine the right backup system for your company, and they are not all created equal. &n ...
Ransomware costs businesses millions of dollars per year. The number of infections is growing and, yes, they happen right here in Wilmington. Once your systems are infected with ransomware, t ...
It’s a pretty simple question: How much should a small business spend on IT? The question is so basic that I was sure there was a concrete number. To find out, I did what anyone presented with a ...
7-Eleven Planned At Carolina Beach Road Intersection
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Aug 25, 2026
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Hilliard Joins Live Oak Bank
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Aug 25, 2026
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As It Vies To Build Hospital Here, Atrium Health Buys 65 Acres In New Hanover County
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Aug 24, 2026
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Becker Morgan Group Ranks On Top Architecture Firms List
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Aug 25, 2026
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Heart Association Recognizes Local Novant Health Facilities
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Aug 25, 2026
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The mayor said town officials expect to go before the N.C. Local Government Commission in September for financing approval for the land purc...
Community college has emerged as a popular option for students looking to save money on education or enter the workforce quickly....
It's only natural, developers say, that the area has been the scene of commercial and residential development activity in recent years....
The 2026 WilmingtonBiz: Book on Business is an annual publication showcasing the Wilmington region as a center of business.
